The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[ksed]

http://www.p3international.com/products/p4400.html
I've used a couple of different brands. But this one is the most accurate.

 

[BillFW]

Does the skimmer really create that much back pressure compared to if you were say running the pump as a return pump?
What about compared to an equivalent sized DC pump?
Still trying to decide if I should replace my Mag 12 with a Mag 18 or something like a jaebo dc 12000

The oriface in the venturi is maybe 1/4". It's like pumping through a straw.

 

[rEeFnWrX]

The oriface in the venturi is maybe 1/4". It's like pumping through a straw.

Lol he said orifice...

 

[d2mini]

LOL!

The oriface in the venturi is maybe 1/4". It's like pumping through a straw.

Ya, and I forgot about the fact that we adjust the flow with the gate valve. Doh.

 

[BillFW]

Lol he said orifice...

I can't spell none too good either :wildone:

 

[rEeFnWrX]

I can't spell none too good either :wildone:

Lol sometimes when you are dead tired waking up some words just crack you up

 

[spsfle]

good to know, got the mag 24 on my 36

 

[Hitch08]

Lol!

http://www.p3international.com/products/p4400.html
I've used a couple of different brands. But this one is the most accurate.

I have a couple of those as well. Once I get mine up and running, I'll let you guys know what I learn from it.

 

[kmmcgra]

Anybody have ideas on why my SVS2-24 would start outputting microbubbles badly. Was working fine then did a water change and now its kicking out bad microbubbles. Haven't seen this before.

 

[joshky]

I was hoping to purchase a lifereef for my 80g which is going to be a pretty heavily stocked SPS dominated tank, my question is which one should I go with? Would say, the SVS2-24 be too much on an 80g?

 

[d2mini]

The 24 will be fine.

 

[Hitch08]

My SVS30-30 IN-SUMP was delivered yesterday. It's a nice looking piece of equipment. Now if I could only finish the darn stand.

 

[rEeFnWrX]

I was hoping to purchase a lifereef for my 80g which is going to be a pretty heavily stocked SPS dominated tank, my question is which one should I go with? Would say, the SVS2-24 be too much on an 80g?

24 should be fine... however, make sure to get the flanged version so you have the option to add extensions if you ever upgrade

 

[grizzly123]

Member?

Member?

Just ordered my VS3-48 does that make me a semi-member?

 

[jcolley]

Experiencing some random changes in water level lately.

VS3-36, external, Mag 12 external on a Mazzei. This pump/venturi/skimmer combo ran flawlessly when the pump was in the sump on my frag tank, but since I rebuilt my display I plumbed it externally in preparation for a pump upgrade to a Blueline (or other) external.

I keep the water level about 1/2-3/4" below the flange with the output hose terminating above the waterline in the sump, whether running or not. The return line is open ended, so no chance of it pulling a siphon and dropping the level. Sometimes, randomly...it will suddenly drop and water level will only be about 18". I have to turn it off, let it completely drain, then restart it and the water level goes back up to where it should be.

Any thoughts?

 

[EvMiBo]

Just ordered my VS3-48 does that make me a semi-member?

Post up some pics when you get it setup, then we'll talk
What pump are you planning on using?

Experiencing some random changes in water level lately.

VS3-36, external, Mag 12 external on a Mazzei. This pump/venturi/skimmer combo ran flawlessly when the pump was in the sump on my frag tank, but since I rebuilt my display I plumbed it externally in preparation for a pump upgrade to a Blueline (or other) external.

I keep the water level about 1/2-3/4" below the flange with the output hose terminating above the waterline in the sump, whether running or not. The return line is open ended, so no chance of it pulling a siphon and dropping the level. Sometimes, randomly...it will suddenly drop and water level will only be about 18". I have to turn it off, let it completely drain, then restart it and the water level goes back up to where it should be.

Any thoughts?

jcolley, to me it sounds like the pump is failing. The Mag 12 seems pretty small for the 36" model. I know you mentioned it was working fine in the frag tank setup, but Jeff recommends a Mag 18 for the 36" body, and these skimmers are known to perform very well when you go 1 pump stronger than Jeff's recommendation. So the 36" body could potentially be at best with a mag 24 if in sump...

But if you're going to go external you should pickup one of the panworld/bluelines. I cannot remember the model numbers for the Blueline/Panworld external pumps, but Jeff recommends a Blueline 30HDX or 40HDX. What's everyone using on their external 36"ers again?

 

[grizzly123]

Ordered it with a Blueline 70. I know it is more pump than I need but they are easier and cheaper to valve back than replace the pump.

 

[grizzly123]

Jeff said it is about a month out.

 

[azjohnny]

What's everyone using on their external 36"ers again?

I run a Fluval Seas SP4 ( 1800 gph @ 0 ft of head) Its an AC pump that is as quiet as any DC pump

 

[RDM]

Here's a picture of the VS2-24 going into my 105 build. Just a week into the initial cycle. Using a Waveline DC-6000 on setting 5. The sump has 9.5" of water and the skimmer sits on a 4" stand.